How to Dismantle a Swimming Pool
Above ground pools require dismantling at the end of each swimming season if you live in a cooler climate. While you can keep your pool up all year long if you live in a warmer climate, storing the pool over the cooler months does protect it from the elements and other unforeseen damage. Fortunately, dismantling your pool is as easy as reversing the assembly instructions. Just take the time to handle each piece carefully so you don't cause any damage and prepare it properly for storage.. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Disconnect any accessories from the pool including the filter pump, any hoses and the ladder. Some hoses unscrew by hand from the pool, while others may require a screwdriver to loosen the screws securing the hoses. Some ladders lift off the pool, while others are secured and may require a screwdriver for removal.
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Set the accessories in the sun to dry thoroughly before storing.
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Insert the drain plug into the drain valve, usually located inside of the pool.
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Insert the plugs into the outlet and inlet valves where the filter pump hoses connect into the pool.
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Remove the supports from the liner or sides. On soft-sided the pools, the connections are sometimes inside the liner and snap apart. On hard-sided pools, the connections may require a screwdriver to loosen and remove the screws.
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Set the sides of the pool and the liner and groundcover, if your pool has one, in the sun to dry before storing.
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Disconnect any bottom plates or rails, if your pool has them. Most often found on hard-sided pools, these parts usually screw together. Loosen with a screwdriver and remove.
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Place all screws and small connecting parts in a resealable bag to store.
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Tips & Warnings
Tightly compact the liner and groundcloth before storing.
Store the pool and all its accessories in a dry, clean area free of rodents.
Sprinkle talcum powder over the liner before folding it up to absorb excess moisture and keep it from sticking together.
References
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